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Shinde Meets Modi, Seeks Centre's Support for Maharashtra Drought
Maharashtra is facing a serious drought because of a shortage of rain.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the situation.
Shinde said Modi asked about water, crops and fodder for animals.
The state has declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas.
Shinde said Modi promised that the central government would support Maharashtra.
A central team is expected to visit villages affected by drought.
Shinde also said farmers receive money through both central and state schemes.
He said the government would try to help farmers in distress.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for about an hour.
Shinde said Modi asked about water availability, agricultural conditions, fodder and crop damage amid drought.
The Maharashtra government declared drought in 265 of the state's 358 talukas on September 26.
Shinde said Modi assured the state of the Centre's support, and a central team would soon visit drought-hit villages.
Shinde said farmers receive Rs 12,000 annually through combined central and state assistance schemes.
- Who
- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- They discussed Maharashtra's drought and the Centre's support for affected farmers.
- Where
- New Delhi; the drought affects parts of Maharashtra.
- When
- Monday; the report is dated October 5. The year is not specified.
- Why
- Maharashtra is experiencing a rainfall deficit and drought, prompting discussion of water, fodder, crops and assistance.
Key facts
- Meeting duration
- About one hour, according to an aide to Shinde.
- Drought declaration
- The Maharashtra government declared drought in 265 of 358 talukas on September 26.
- Share of talukas declared drought-hit
- 74 per cent.
- Annual farmer assistance cited by Shinde
- Rs 12,000: Rs 6,000 under the Centre's Shetkari Samman Yojana and Rs 6,000 through Maharashtra's Namo Shetkari Yojana.
- Next step
- Shinde said a central team would soon visit drought-hit villages.
Quotes
Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister
“The Election Commission is good when the Opposition wins. Will the Opposition seek a repoll in the states it has won?”
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“The farming community has the first right over the government treasury.”
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